Three of the four candidates vying for the top elected seat in Louisiana, made campaign stops in Westwego on Wednesday at the Alerio Center. It's one of dozens of events that will take place across the state leading up to the gubernatorial primary election on Oct. 24.

Sen. David Vitter was the only candidate unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict. He had to be in Washington, D.C., to vote on Wednesday.

The event started with a lightening round -- a series questions with yes or no answers. That round was followed by time to elaborate those and other issues like same sex marriage.

“I voted for the constitutional amendment while I was in the legislature, voted for the constitutional amended to define marriage as between a man and a woman. But when and if the Supreme Court rules that there is a constitutional protection for that, I do not think Louisiana should try and fight that. We'd waste a lot of money in litigation we ought not be spending, in my opinion,” said Dardenne.

The state's controversial religious freedom legislation that was discussed during this legislative session was also a topic the candidates touched on.

“The bill in its form as introduced needed to be amended to make sure that we in Louisiana make it clear that we are not in favor of any form of discrimination whatsoever,” said Angelle.

Higher education was also something the candidates touched on.

“No state in the nation, since 2008, has cut higher education support more than the state of Louisiana and we've got to change that,” said Bel Edwards.

Each candidate, including Vitter via a prerecorded video, had few moments at the end of the event to encourage people to support them during their campaign and of course, on Election Day in October.

“I believe with all my heart that I am that person who understands that a governor is not just about policy but it's about people,” said Angelle.

“I encourage you to select a candidate for governor who has a history of standing up to the disastrous policies of Bobby Jindal. That's John Bel Edwards,” said Bel Edwards.

“I'm running for governor to confront our biggest challenges head on, not to avoid them or play politics with them. But to do that effectively, I need your continued partnership and help,” said Vitter.

“People ask me all the time, why do you want to do this? What a mess. It's going to be a nightmare. You're right, it's going to be a nightmare. But we better get somebody who can dream and dream big. And I can, and I will,” said Dardenne.